Embers in the London Sky

Yes, this book was published yesterday, and yes, I bought it just this morning. I wolfed it down within the space of about three hours! It's very atmospheric and intense, and we really have no clue what a happy ending might look like for Aleida. Just how much loss is she going to have to wade through before the end? Not only is Aleida's child ripped away from her; she also loses others...she and Hugh actually lose a whole string of friends and family, and not all from the war, either. By about the 1/3 mark, it's clear there is a murderer among them somewhere.

I loved the mystery thread and also how much detail we got about Hugh's and Aleida's job and friend circles. It feels so authentic to get that much of a glimpse of daily life. The book also features a strong Christian thread with a distinct lesson to learn.